Wesley Center Pre-School is a cooperative venture in the sense that parents work with us closely and know what is happening in the school. It is not cooperative in the sense that parents help with the actual teaching. Parents are always welcome to share special talents with us. We welcome visits from parents during the year. A monthly newsletter is sent home to inform parents of school projects and news. This is a source of communication between parent and school regarding the child’s school life. A Back-to-School Night is held each fall and a Spring Program is presented each May. Each class has two class mothers. Class mothers help to coordinate parties and special events for each class. Class mothers are also invited to accompany the child’s class on school trips. Any parent who wishes to accompany the class is always welcome. There is also a Parent Advisory Board that meets several times a year to discuss concerns, to brainstorm for the future and to plan fundraisers.

Parent conferences are held in the fall and spring, at the school, so that parents may be informed of the child’s progress. Telephone conferences are also held whenever they are needed. A checklist of the child’s individual skills is given to the parent at each conference. If you have concerns about your child, please feel free to call the school at any time to arrange a conference.

Parents frequently ask if the teachers will call to their attention any special needs. They will be more than happy to do so, if the need arises. At times, they may ask you to come in for a brief conference. Communication between home and school is so vital in helping children to success socially and academically.

Teachers must be notified in writing if someone other than the regular carpool or parent will pick up the child at the end of the day.

It is helpful to teachers if parents call the school on days when their child will be absent (908-277-3686). Our illness policy will be sent home early in the school year.